Energy Management Articles
Weir Group to Move Ahead with Emissions Goals
The Weir Group PLC (Weir), a global mining technology company, will reduce absolute Scope 1&2 GHG emissions by 30% by 2030 from a 2019 base year and reduce absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions from use of sold products by 15% within the same timeframe.
SSR Mining to Refine Options For Short-Term Targets
SSR Mining Inc. announced it will focus on refining its identified options for short-term targets, plus map out its longer-term goals to reduce the company’s carbon footprint and improve energy management.
CapMan Moves on Scope 1 & 2 Targets
CapMan, a Nordic private assets management and investments company, aims to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 51% by 2032 from a 2021 base year.
Hawaiian Airlines Commits to Net-Zero Milestones
Hawaiian Airlines has committed to new milestones on its path to net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2050.
White House Proposes New Vehicle Standards to Lower Emissions
The Biden-Harris administration announced several proposals to improve vehicle pollution standards.
California Wineries Adopt Solar & Storage Microgrids
Three California wineries, Roederer Estate, Scharffenberger Cellars, and Domaine Anderson in Mendocino County, announced the installation of solar and storage microgrids to support resilient winery operations.
Apple Expands Restore Fund for Carbon Removal
Apple will expand its Restore Fund, doubling the company's total commitment to advancing high-quality, nature-based carbon removal projects.
Vanderbilt I Solar Farm Begins Operation
Vanderbilt I Solar Farm, a 35-MW solar facility located in Bedford County, Tennessee, began operation and will offset approximately 70% of Vanderbilt University's annual Scope 2 GHG emissions.
Nissin Foods Powers HQ With 100% Renewable Energy
Nissin Foods USA, the creator of Top Ramen® and Cup Noodles®, has announced its pledge to contribute to environmental preservation and climate change solutions with new sustainability investments as part of its Earth Food Challenge 2030.
Green Plains Reduces Emissions by 26%
Green Plains Inc. announced a 26% reduction in operational greenhouse gas emissions from a 2018 baseline.
TPG Telecom Sets 2030 Goals
TPG Telecom announced it set a long-term target to reduce its absolute emissions across Scopes 1, 2 and 3 by 90% and reach net-zero GHG emissions across its value chain by 2050.
Zayo Sets 2030 Net Zero Goal
Global communications infrastructure provider Zayo Group Holdings, Inc. announced its plan to achieve net zero emissions by 2030.
Walmart to Expand EV Charging Network
Walmart announced plans to build an EV fast-charging network at thousands of Walmart and Sam's Club locations across the U.S. by 2030.
Salesforce Plans to Lower Emissions at Offices, Data Centers
Software company Salesforce announced it will develop an action plan to reduce its impacts and dependencies on nature across its value chain including data centers, offices, people, and products by 2025.
Hawaiʻi Gas Seeks Proposals for Renewable Natural Gas, Hydrogen
Hawaiʻi Gas is seeking a request for proposals to purchase renewable natural gas (RNG) and renewable hydrogen.
Radisson Blu Installs New Carbon Capture System
Radisson Blu Mall of America, part of Choice Hotels International, Inc., has announced it installed a carbon-capture technology unit, known as CarbinX™.
Chipotle's New Restaurants Will Be 100% Electric
Chipotle Mexican Grill's new restaurant design is all electric and will use 100% renewable energy to reduce GHG emissions.
Elopak Reduces Emissions by 20%
Elopak, a global supplier of carton packaging and filling equipment, announced a 20% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions since 2020, marking significant progress toward the company's target of a 42% reduction by 2030.
Apple Expands Renewable Energy by 30% Across Supply Chain
Apple announced its manufacturing partners now support over 13 gigawatts of renewable electricity around the world, an increase of almost 30% in the last year.
LBA Realty: A Comprehensive, Building-level Approach to Reducing Energy and Emissions
LBA Realty developed a systematic, multistep approach to reducing energy use and GHG emissions at One Culver, an 8-story mixed-use office property in Los Angeles. In this column from Better Buildings, learn how the company pursued a renewable energy contract, installed window tinting, altered the energy management system, and performed audits to identify retro-commissioning opportunities.
Toyota’s Alabama Plant to Be Powered by Solar
Over 70% of Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Alabama's power will be generated by solar energy once its solar facility begins operating in the summer of 2024.
Thales Receives SBTi Approval
The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) approved Thales’ GHG emissions reduction targets for 2030.
Weekend Reads: U.S. Grid Transmission Progress; Greta Thunberg Embraces Nuclear
It's the weekend! Kick back and catch up with these must-read articles from around the web:
Globalworth’s Climate Targets Approved by SBTi
Globalworth, an office investor in Central and Eastern Europe, scientifically validated its climate targets by the Science Based Target initiative (SBTi).
Boyd Gaming Hits 35% Emissions Reduction
Boyd Gaming Corporation, an American gaming and hospitality company, announced its 2022 annual energy consumption was more than 31% below the baseline year of 2017, while greenhouse gas emissions were nearly 35% lower and water consumption was reduced by over 30%.
Arrow Electronics Lowers Emissions by 10%
Arrow Electronics, Inc., a global provider of technology solutions, announced it achieved all ESG goals established for 2022, including continuing to reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions in 2023, thereby supporting the company's multi-year goal to reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions in 2023.
United Natural Foods Adds Solar, LED Lighting
United Natural Foods, Inc., a wholesale grocer, announced the completion of its largest solar array investment to date at its Howell, N.J., distribution center.
Techtronic Industries Commits to Setting SBTi Targets
Techtronic Industries Co. Ltd., a global power equipment and floorcare & cleaning company, announced it committed to setting Science-Based targets by signing the Science Based Target initiatives (SBTi) commitment letter.
DOE Releases National Offshore Wind Energy Strategy
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced the release of its Offshore Wind Energy Strategy, a summary of its efforts to meet President Biden’s goal to deploy 30 GW of offshore wind energy by 2030 and set the nation on a pathway to 110 GW or more by 2050.
ESAB Sets Goal to Lower Emissions by 30%
ESAB Corporation, a connected fabrication technology and gas control solutions company, has committed to reducing absolute global Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions at major manufacturing sites by 30% by the year 2030 from a 2022 baseline.
